WorldSSP: From fifth on the grid Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) waited until one third distance to move into the podium places.
On the 16th lap of 18 he took the lead from Valentin Debise and immediately opened a lead over his rival. Manzi could enjoy the final laps to win by 2.5s for his tenth win of the campaign.
Having been victorious in Race 1 Debise (Renzi Corse) retired in the closing stages with a technical issue. That problem elevated Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) into second position ahead of Jeremy Alcoba. Starting from 25th on the grid Alcoba came through to claim his first WorldSSP podium.
The championship challenge of Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) was halted by problems during the race. The Turkish rider ended in ninth position behind Corentin Perolari (Honda Racing World Supersport) who was the leading Supersport Challenge rider.
Championship Highlights
- With ten victories and 18 podiums Manzi wrapped up the title with two races to spare.
- Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) holds a six points lead over Jaume Masia (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) in the fight for third in the standings. Booth-Amos finished in sixth position while Masia retired with a technical issue.
P1 – Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing)
“It feels amazing. It’s difficult to find the words to describe this moment because when you start riding as a kid you dream about winning a World Championship. Finally, I can say I’m a World Champion. To wear the gold suit and win the title with a race win is incredible. It feels like a dream I don’t want to wake up from.”
Race 2 Results
1. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing)
2. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) +2.599s
3. Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) +2.574s
4. Roberto García (GMT94 Yamaha) +3.944s
5. Alberto Surra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) +4.432s
6. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +6.676s
Championship Standings
1. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 425 points
2. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) 343 points
3. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) 233 points
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